Indirect Buyer (d/ f /m)

Essity is a leading global hygiene and healthcare company. We are committed to improving the quality of life through high-quality hygiene and healthcare solutions. We sell our products and solutions in around 150 countries under many strong brands, including the global market leaders TENA and Tork, as well as well-known brands such as Jobst, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo and Zewa.

About the Role

We are looking for an Indirect Buyer (d/f/m) to join our Indirect Procurement Operations Europe team as soon as possible. In this full‑time role, you will be based in either Munich or Mannheim and support our procurement activities across Europe.

What you will do

• Manage indirect procurement across multiple categories and sites

• Lead supplier negotiations and oversee full contract lifecycle, including compliance and risk management

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and Source-to-Pay processes

• Support operational purchasing teams and share best practices

• Partner with internal stakeholders on supplier selection, onboarding and strategic alignment

• Identify cost-saving opportunities, consolidate volumes and optimize procurement channels and methods

• Drive continuous improvement of procurement systems, processes and supplier data quality

Who you are

Even if not all of the following points apply to you, we would be happy to get to know you and talk about the possibility of working with you!

• You hold a degree with a specialization in procurement

• You have proven experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and risk assessment

• Experience with procurement tools such as SAP Ariba and Sievo is a plus

• You are familiar with Source‑to‑Pay workflows

• You communicate effectively and collaborate well with various stakeholders, both locally and internationally

• You have strong analytical skills and solid knowledge of indirect procurement, with a focus on compliance, cost control, and value creation

• You are fluent in German and English; proficiency in another European language is an asset

What we can offer you

The benefits listed refer to the primary location. If you want to start at another location, these may vary. This also applies to a non-tariff position.

• Compensation & Benefits
  Compensation according to the Bavarian paper tariff, yearly specialpayment, holiday allowance and bonus, pension schemes, anniversary bonus, childcare allowance, Corporate Benefits & other employee benefits

• Work-Life-Balance
  Hybrid working model, flexible working hours, 38h week, 30 days of vacation, lifetime working time account

• Learning & Development
  Structured onboarding, training opportunities such as digital learning platform, coaching & mentoring as possible part of individual development plan, participation in professional conferences and fairs

• Health & Well-being
  Discounted fitness membership, Lease-a-bike, health and well-being month, mindfulness courses, "PME Familienservice", employee surveys

• Team & Collaboration
  People culture, communities & networks, co-working spaces, leadership guidelines, canteen

• Mobility
  Public transport allowance, bicycle parking, free car parking, e-charging stations

This is Us

At Essity our Beliefs & Behaviours (Care, Collaboration, Courage and Commitment) is the foundation for our inclusive culture and as such something we are living on an everyday basis. With a purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being diversity, equity & inclusion is established in our core.

We are committed against discrimination on the basis of color, ethnicity, migration history, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, caregiving responsibilities, disability, chronic illness, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information and other. We explicitly welcome applications from people who are structurally, institutionally, intersectionally discriminated.

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Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.

Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.

Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!